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Drive Axle, Inner CV Joint 100 Mm (3.93 In.) Diameter - Bolted

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Filling Joints with Grease 

Grease - Refer to the Parts Information Outer Joint Diameter Inner Joint Diameter
  90 mm (3.54 in.) 100 mm (3.93 in.)
Total quantity 120 g 110 g
In joint 80 g 50 g
In protective joint boot 40 g 60 g
Fig 1: Drive Axle, Assembly Overview
GWWN42-10107Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC
  1. Outer CV Joint
  2. Bolt
    • : WHT.005.437  / black = 200 Nm +180° additional turn
    • : WHT.005.437.A  / silver = 200 Nm + 90° additional turn
    • Always replace if removed
    • Loosening and tightening. Refer to DRIVE AXLE THREADED CONNECTION, LOOSENING AND TIGHTENING .
    • Before installing, clean the threads in the CV joint with a thread tap.
  3. Profile Shaft
  4. Clamp
    • Tensioning. Refer to Figure
    • Always replace if removed
  5. CV Boot for Outer CV Joint
    • Check for tears and scuffing
  6. Clamp
    • Tensioning. Refer to Figure
    • Always replace if removed
  7. Plate Spring
    • Installed position. Refer to Figure
  8. Spacer Ring (Plastic)
    • Installed position. Refer to Figure
  9. Locking Ring
    • Always replace if removed
    • Insert in shaft groove
  10. Protective Boot for Inner CV Joint
    • Check for tears and scuffing
    • Drive off CV joint using drift
    • Before mounting on CV joint, coat the sealing surface using sealant
  11. Clamp
    • Tensioning. Refer to Figure
    • Always replace if removed
  12. Locking Plate
  13. Internal Multi-Point Bolt
    • Pre-tightening specification: diagonal sequence to 10 Nm
    • M8 tightening specification: 40 Nm and diagonally
    • M10 tightening specification: 70 Nm and diagonally
    • Always replace if removed
  14. Locking Ring
    • Always replace if removed
    • Remove and install using Circlip Pliers: VW161A  . Refer to Figure.
  15. Seal
    • Bonding surface on CV joint must be free of grease and oil!
  16. Inner CV Joint
    • Replace only as complete unit
    • Checking. Refer to INNER CV JOINT, CHECKING .
    • Removing and installing. Refer to Figure
    • When installing joint on axle shaft, splines on axle shaft must be lightly coated with grease used in joint
  17. Plate Spring
    • Installed position. Refer to Figure